The US has added 30 more Chinese firms to its official blacklist for companies whose products are banned because of forced labour involving Uyghurs

Danish officials are inspecting a Chinese bulk carrier that sailed over two undersea cables minutes before they were severed this week. They suspect the incidents were 'hybrid' attacks linked to the Ukraine war

Asia is "witnessing a period of important transition", creating uncertainty and "acute risk" from escalating trade tensions, a top IMF official said

The tax credit rules were aimed at lowering the US’ reliance on China's supply chains and could hurt America's hope of becoming a 'global leader' in electric vehicles, critics say

China's motive for developing the port was access to Brazil, as a $3.5 billion rail link is planned to carry exports like soybeans and iron ore to the port

Billionaire who founded battery giant CATL has plans to develop 'zero carbon' power grids, a business that could be far bigger than his EV battery operations

CATL founder Robin Zeng confirms battery licensing deals with Tesla and Ford, but US lawmakers may not allow a Chinese battery plant in the US given tense trade ties

New fee announced at COP29 aims to deter methane emissions, but incoming president Donald Trump – a climate sceptic – is expected to scrap it

World's top carmaker plans to transfer greater responsibility to local staff who have a better grasp of the market, particularly around EVs and connected car tech

Battery materials firm GEM in deal with PT Vale Indonesia on a plant to secure nickel, while Tencent and Alibaba will develop cloud infrastructure. Jakarta gave no ground on China's sea claims.

The satellite is part of efforts to include more renewable materials in space exploration and also minimise the environmental impact at the end of its life

Despite stalled talks between both the sides, it is unlikely that Beijing would want to torpedo its ties with the EU given its trade with the US is already hurt by geopolitics